BUIES CREEK, N.C. – The Citadel got off to a strong start with a victory in the opening match before falling, 42-3, to No. 21 Campbell Saturday afternoon.
 
How it Happened

• The Bulldogs opened the match with an impressive victory at 157 by Douglas Gudenburr. After being taken down in the opening period, Gudenburr managed to escape right before the horn.
• He controlled the second period from on top as he did not allow his opponent off the mat.
• A late escape from Matt Dallara tied the match, but Gudenburr came away with the 5-4 victory on riding time.
• Dazjon Casto had a hard-fought match against No. 16 Quentin Perez at 165. Casto was down four points in the first period, but was able to battle back late in the match.
• Trailing by three late, Casto got a takedown, but was unable to add any points in falling 7-6.

 
Up Next
The Bulldogs return to the mat Jan. 25 when they travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado for the All Academy Championships.
 
Match Results
157 – Douglas Gudenburr (The Citadel) DEC Matt Dallara (Campbell) 5-4
165 – #16 Quentin Perez (Campbell DEC Dazjon Casto (The Citadel), 7-6
174 – Austin Kraisser (Campbell) DEC Kyle Kretzer (The Citadel), 7-2
184 – #8 Andrew Morgan (Campbell) TF Jared Zenie (The Citadel), 22-6 (3:00)
197 – #30 Chris Kober (Campbell) TF Cooper Youngblood (The Citadel), 18-3 (2:25)
285 – #14 Jere Heino (Campbell) DEC Michael McAleavey (The Citadel), 6-0
125 – Korbin Meink (Campbell) F Jordie White (The Citadel) (2:15)
133 – #9 Noah Gosner (Campbell) F Nate Orosco (The Citadel) (2:44)
141 – #9 Joshua Heil (Campbell) TF Ethan Willis (The Citadel) 17-2 (5:16)
149 – Jason Kraisser (Campbell) F Selwyn Porter (The Citadel) (4:49)